Page 4 - Lake Front News: July 23-August 5 2020 Edition

Page 4/LAKE FRONT NEWS/July 23 - August 5, 2020
The Nature Conservancy Is Restoring Area Wetlands
Since the late 1990s, the rate and severity of harmful algal blooms in Ohio have been increasing steadily, putting human health and Ohio’s econ- omy at risk. Launched last summer, and led in part by The Nature Conservancy, Gov- ernor DeWine’s H2Ohio Fund aims to address the state’s wa- ter quality issues.
H2Ohio provides funding
for water quality improve- ment projects, including nature-based solutions like creating and restoring wet- lands and floodplains—for which The Nature Conser- vancy advocated strongly.
The Nature Conser- vancy’s work to restore Sandusky Bay is one of the first to receive support through H2Ohio. The ef-
fort is aimed at reducing harmful algal bloom se- verity through a number of innovative methods involving a mix of man- made and natural infra- structure. These efforts will create a better-func- tioning bay ecosystem that will encourage the growth of native wet- land vegetation and help
alleviate the occurrence of harmful algal blooms.
H2Ohio is also provid- ing funding to The Nature Conservancy to restore 137 acres of coastal wetland at Maumee Bay State Park. Through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, The Nature Conservancy will improve water level man- agement in order to create a healthy, well-functioning wetland system that not only helps to clean water, but also creates important coastal wildlife habitat for birds and other plant and animal species.
Visit The Nature Con- servancy’s Great Egret Marsh Preserve
Located in the heart of a complex of marshes on the Marblehead peninsula, the 150-acre Great Egret Marsh Preserve boasts classic Lake Erie marsh- land, blanketed each sum- mer with water lotus and teaming with wildlife. The preserve is a haven for wa- terfowl and wading birds— including great egrets, which can congregate there
The Great Egret Marsh Preserve, photo by Kent Mason.
in abundance. These large, wading birds native to this part of Lake Erie can often be found feeding in the area’s shallow waters. Visitors to the preserve will find opportunities for wildlife-watching, fishing, hiking, kayaking and ca- noeing. More at nature.org/ GreatEgretMarsh.
HOURS:
Open year-round, dawn to dusk
TRAIL:
Easy 1.2-mile loop trail CONTACT:
Nature Conservancy
Coastal Office
806 West Main Street Marblehead, Ohio (419) 707-0668
Guided Kayak and Bicycle Adventure Tours
The Nature Conservancy helps to restore coastal wetland. Photo by Kent Mason
LAGOON
- Petting Zoo - 200 Animals - Gift Shoppe - Stocked
Fishing
On Rt. 269, Castalia (Off Rt. 2 between Rts. 2 & 6) Organized Group Rates Available www.lagoondeerparkohio.com Cell Phone 419.357.3388
OPEN 7 DAYS - MAY 1 - OCT. 31
10% OFF Park Admission With This Ad One per family. Not good with any other offer. Exp. 10/31/20
BIRTHPLACE OF THOMAS A. EDISON
2020 EVENTS
Visitors to the quaint Village of Milan are invited to linger in the Milan Town Square where extra picnic tables and seating have been provided. Grab food from your favorite restaurant or shop and enjoy it in the park.
For timely updates on events and openings,
check the Facebook page for Village of Milan Ohio or go to www.milanohio.gov
419-499-2135 www.tomedison.org
OPEN DAILY @4
3317 Cleveland Rd East Huron, OH (419) 433-2933
Ohio's Premier Steakhouse Since 1983
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Antiquing in Milan
Crosby’s Antiques 4 N. Main St., Milan (419) 499-4001
Furniture, Clocks, Glassware, China, Toys, Dolls and More!
We do estate sales
Sights & Sounds of Edison
21 S. Main St., Milan (419) 357-3092
We Collect Anything Edison
Custom Made Wood Horns for Phonographs
Repairs & General Line of Antiques
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It’s not just a tour,
it’s an AdvenTour!
Call 419 708-4228 to schedule an adventure.
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